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Follow the instructions in the "Service & Storage" section of the
Engine Manual when performing any work on the Engine.
TROUBLEShOOTiNG
PROBLEM
Probable Cause
Possible Remedy
WiLL NOT START OR hARD TO START
No gasoline in fuel tank
Fill tank with gasoline
Choke not set properly
Place choke control in choke position
Throttle control not set properly
Place throttle control in fast position
Choked improperly, flooded engine
Move choke control to run position, place throttle control in fast
position and pull starter several times to clear out gas
Dirty air cleaner
Remove to inspect, replace if dirty
Loose spark plug wire
Make sure spark plug wire is seated properly on spark plug
Spark plug dirty or improper gap
Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Water in gasoline or old fuel
Drain fuel tank and carburetor, use fresh fuel and replace spark plug
Clogged fuel tank
Remove and clean
ENGINE MISSES OR LACkS POWER
Engine overloaded
Set depth stake and wheels for shallower tilling
Partially plugged air cleaner
Remove and clean or replace
Dirty air screen
Clean air screen
Spark plug dirty, improper gap or wrong type
Replace spark plug and adjust gap
Oil in gasoline
Drain and refill tank and carburetor
Clogged fuel tank
Remove and clean
Poor compression
Major engine overhaul
ENGiNE OvERhEATS
Low oil level or dirty oil
Add or change oil
Dirty air screen
Clean air screen
Dirty engine
Clean cylinder fins air screen and muffler area
Partially plugged muffler
Remove and clean muffler
ExCESSIVE BOUNCE AND DIFFICULT HANDLING
Wheels and depth stake incorrectly adjusted
Adjust wheels and depth stake
Ground too dry and hard
Moisten ground or wait for more favorable soil conditions
SOIL BALLS UP OR CLUMPS
Ground too wet
Wait for more favorable soil conditions
ENGiNE RUNS WELL BUT TiLLER WON'T MOvE
Tine control not engaged
Engage tine control
V-belt off of pulleys
Check v-belt
ENGiNE RUNS WELL BUT LABORS WhEN TiLLiNG
Tilling too deep
Adjust depth stake
Throttle control not properly adjusted
Check throttle control setting